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HB 925 Castle doctrine; codifies version allowing use of deadly force against an intruder in dwelling.

Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others.  Codifies a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing the use of physical force, including deadly force, by a person in his dwelling against an intruder in the dwelling who has committed an overt act against him or another person in the dwelling, without civil liability.


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